This article originally appeared on InHerSight.com, a website where women rate the female friendliness of their employers and get matched to companies that fit their needs. More than 5% of Americans ...

While Americans are most commonly insured through their employers, you will need to shop for your own individual or family plan if you are self-employed. [1] The Health Insurance Marketplace is ...

The online economy has created many new opportunities for individuals to work independently of large firms. This leaves them more exposed, however, to economic risks and without the insurance benefits ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write on the intersection of disability and public services. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused considerable turmoil in the ...

It's free, simple and secure. For the self-employed, health insurance premiums are deductible as an ordinary expense at tax time. Whether you purchase the policy in your name or have your business ...

Compare group and individual disability insurance to learn their key differences, benefits, and which policy best suits your financial needs and life circumstances.

There are around 4.31 million self-employed workers in the UK according to recent government figures. If you are among them – and therefore without employer-based sick pay – being unable to work will ...